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Friday, October 11
 

7:00am CDT

Iowa Small Library Association Meeting
Friday October 11, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Salon C
Friday October 11, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Salon C

7:30am CDT

Breakfast
Friday October 11, 2024 7:30am - 8:20am CDT
Exhibit Hall
Friday October 11, 2024 7:30am - 8:20am CDT
Exhibit Hall

8:30am CDT

Effective Governance and Leadership in Public Libraries: Roles and Responsibilities of Library Boards and Directors
Friday October 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Salon C
Explore perspectives on building and maintaining a unified, productive approach to library governance, policies, human resources management, and leadership- even in times of great challenge. Examples from small, midsized, and large libraries will be shared.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to :
1. Identify key components of effective library governance, including policy development, human resources management, and leadership strategies
2. Analyze and compare governance practices across libraries of different sizes
3. Articulate the importance of collaboration and communication between library directors and trustees in achieving shared goals.
Moderators
EJ
Speakers
CB

Chris Brown

Assistant Director, Pella Public Library
AM

Amy Meyer

Trustee, Pella Public Library
NJ

Nicholas Janning

Director, Urbandale Public Library
TG

Tom Graves

Trustee, Urbandale Public Library
EC

Elsworth Carman

Director, Iowa City Public Library
Elsworth Carman has served as the Director of the Iowa City Public Library since January 2019. He previously served in libraries in Washington, D.C., Oak Park, IL, Ocean County, NJ, and Marion, IA. Carman has a career-long passion for reducing barriers to access in public libraries... Read More →
avatar for Robin Paetzold

Robin Paetzold

Trustee, Iowa City Public Library
Robin Paetzold has been an Iowa City Public Library trustee since 2010 and is currently the co-chair of the ILA Trustees Subdivision.
Friday October 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Salon C
  Concurrent Session 4

8:30am CDT

Reducing Bias in the Library Catalog: Moving the "Othered" Histories to the 900s
Friday October 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Salon D
This session will explain bias in cataloging and outline how we at Des Moines Public Library reclassified “othered” histories (from the 300s) to the 900s.
Moderators
MK
Speakers
AJ

Abbi Jensen

Cataloging Librarian, Des Moines Public Library
Abbi Jensen is the Cataloging Librarian at Des Moines Public Library. She started her library career in 2013, working as head page at West Des Moines Public Library. In 2017, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee with her MLIS, concentrating in cataloging and... Read More →
Abbi Jensen ILA Presentation pdf
Friday October 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Salon D
  Concurrent Session 4

8:30am CDT

Starting Off on the Right Foot = Long Term Success
Friday October 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Salon GH
This session will help new directors with simple first steps that will lead to success when starting a new director position.
Moderators
MT
Speakers
JM

Janette McMahon

Director, DeWitt Community Library
Janette has been a director in Iowa and Wyoming libraries for 30 years and is currently the director at the DeWitt Community Library. She is serving currently as the Clinton County Public Library Association and is a member of the Intellectual Freedom Committee. Janette is an avid... Read More →
Starting off on the Right Foot = Long Term Success (1) pdf
Friday October 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Salon GH
  Concurrent Session 4

8:30am CDT

The Complete Project Management Caboodle (*Not* a Toolbox)
Friday October 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Salon E
This session will cover the basics of project management (you’re probably already doing a lot of them), some practical tools for GTD® (that’s "getting things done" for the David Allen-uninitiated), and why Caboodles are infinitely better than toolboxes (sparkles, duh).


Moderators
MA
Speakers
avatar for Samantha Bouwers

Samantha Bouwers

Consultant for Continuing Education, State Library of Iowa
Samantha Bouwers is the consultant for Continuing Education at the State Library. Contact her with all your questions about CE, the Endorsement Program, IA Learns, or with other professional development questions. She got her Master's in Library and Information Science from the University... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Salon E
  Concurrent Session 4

8:30am CDT

The Sleuths of Silence: Libraries' Contributions to Resolving Historic Cold Cases
Friday October 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Salon AB
Participants will learn to how to effectively utilize library resources and archival materials to investigate historic cases in their communities, while understanding the associated ethical challenges and exploring successful case studies.
Moderators
NR
Speakers
TH

Tyler Hahn

Director, Cherokee Public Library
Tyler Hahn is the Library Director in Northwestern Iowa. He serves as the Midwest representative for the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) board and is a member of the Iowa Governor's STEM Council, also being recognized as a "STEM Gem." Tyler was recently named one of... Read More →
SE
Friday October 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Salon AB
  Concurrent Session 4

9:30am CDT

Become a Dementia Friend
Friday October 11, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Salon GH
Learn about dementia and identify ways to be a support to those living with dementia. Participants will learn how to describe dementia and the most common type, understand 5 key messages about dementia, and learn how to effectively communicate with a person living with dementia.
Moderators
MA
Speakers
MK

Michell Klinker-Feld

Assistant Library Director, Bondurant Community Library
Michell has been involved in the Bondurant Community Library for over 25 years. She began by serving as a member of the Library Board of Trustees for almost 20 years. She then began working at the library as the Adult Services Librarian. Soon, she also took on the role of the Youth... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Salon GH
  Concurrent Session 5

9:30am CDT

CANCELLED The Book(is)Mobile on Channel 5
Friday October 11, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Salon D
How we built our own Library TV Channel from the ground up! This is a novel way of expanding outreach and programming potential.
Moderators
LW
Speakers
avatar for Robert Fiedler

Robert Fiedler

Director, Musser Public Library
CY

Chad Yocom

Channel 5
Chad Yocom is a seasoned media professional with a rich background in broadcasting and community engagement. Graduating from Western Illinois University's School of Broadcasting in 1996, Chad has dedicated his career to the world of media and communications.Since the inception of... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Salon D
  Concurrent Session 5

9:30am CDT

Empowering Staff to Turn Your Conduct Policy into Reality
Friday October 11, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Salon F
Conduct policies do not always come with instructions; learn how our small library created a behavioral assessment scale and expanded it into helpful training for staff of all perspectives. Session attendees will receive an editable training outline, understand how to adapt the document to fit their library, and be able to create a plan to implement staff training on patron behavioral assessment and conduct policy interpretation.
Moderators
avatar for Amanda Sand

Amanda Sand

Amanda is the Library Director at the Dubuque County Library District with nearly 15 years experience working in all areas of public libraries. She has first-hand experience with intellectual freedom challenges and now offers direct support to library workers experiencing challenges... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Jacy West

Jacy West

Adult Services Librarian, Indianola Public Library
Jacy has been the Adult Services Librarian at the Indianola Public Library for 3 years and has worked in libraries for 8 years.
JR

Jody Ross

Technical services librarian, Indianola Public Library
Empowering Staff Training Template pptx
Empowering Staff to Turn Your Conduct Policy into Reality pptx
Friday October 11, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Salon F
  Concurrent Session 5

9:30am CDT

Frozen in Place: The Context and Consequences of Anti-DEI Board of Regents and Senate Filings in State Academic Libraries
Friday October 11, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Salon AB
This presentation will review the Board of Regents recommendations and Senate File 2435 which limit DEI spending; examine the impact this has in State-funded academic libraries; and explore how this will shape librarian work going forward, including discussion of recent state legislation impacting Board of Regents institutions in Iowa, the Chilling effect, and means of navigating anti-DEI legislation.
Moderators
MH
Speakers
MH

Madde Hoberg

Library Annex Assistant, University of Iowa Libraries
Madde Hoberg (she/they) is the Library Annex Assistant at the University of Iowa. She received her MLIS from the University of Wisconsin-Madison iSchool in 2021. She is invested in social justice in libraries and commits her time to several groups and councils at the University of... Read More →
Frozen in Place ILA 10 2024 Presentation pptx
Friday October 11, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Salon AB
  Concurrent Session 5

9:30am CDT

Music + Literacy in Your Library
Friday October 11, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Salon E
Link to Presentation Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1y2Pb4UXe2GY5oSsN2hQEpFaPo0Alp0YnDBWhqXuYf04/edit?usp=sharing

Link to Dr. Brad Green's Book: 
https://www.jwpepper.com/School-Rules/10074928.item?srsltid=AfmBOoqlsSrUvv42sN1w9KFjID-pWwhMr6rs9hdiIfl4Em3nFrDyxZeD

Explore resources, techniques, and the important relationships between literacy development and musical concepts. No music reading ability required!

Session participants will:
1. Define the pedagogical relationship between music learning and literacy development, providing concrete examples.
2. Identify the criteria necessary for selection of age appropriate musical materials for ages PK-10 years
3. Describe foundational practices for vocal health in children
4. Apply seven ways to teach a song in library programming for children
Moderators
JM
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Lucy Santos Green

Dr. Lucy Santos Green

Director, The University of Iowa
Dr. Lucy Santos Green is Director of the School of Library and Information Science at the University of Iowa. A former school librarian and classroom teacher, her research and work is centered on inclusive librarianship and instructional partnerships between librarians and classroom... Read More →
DB

Dr. Brad Green

Johnson STEAM Academy Magnet School
Green ILA2024 docx
Friday October 11, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Salon E
  Concurrent Session 5

9:30am CDT

Public Libraries: Catalysts for Civic Renewal
Friday October 11, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Salon C
Cities and libraries have opportunities to raise the level of community engagement for the people they serve. By collaborating across departments, we build cohesion and foster belonging for everyone. From city hall to fire to police, come learn with us about how working together creates a resilient and stronger community.

Speakers
TH

Tyler Hahn

Director, Cherokee Public Library
Tyler Hahn is the Library Director in Northwestern Iowa. He serves as the Midwest representative for the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) board and is a member of the Iowa Governor's STEM Council, also being recognized as a "STEM Gem." Tyler was recently named one of... Read More →
avatar for Bill Carroll

Bill Carroll

Director, Marion Public Library
Bill Carroll is the library director for the Marion Public Library and has worked in public libraries for 12 years. Prior to Marion, he served at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library in Dubuque. Carroll holds a Master of Public Administration from Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA... Read More →
JG

Jennie Garner

Director, North Liberty Library
Friday October 11, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Salon C
  Concurrent Session 5

10:30am CDT

Best Practices for Hiring
Friday October 11, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Salon E
In this session learn from two seasoned library directors on how to establish an equitable hiring process to ensure you are getting the best possible candidates for your open positions.
Learn the elements of an equitable hiring process, develop an understanding of the common biases associated with hiring employees, and be able to identify common pitfalls when interviewing and establishing practices to avoid them.
Moderators
EH
Speakers
DE

David Eckert

Director, Waterloo Public Library
David Eckert has been working in the field of librarianship for more than twenty-five years including serving as an academic reference librarian, bilingual school librarian, and as a youth services librarian. In the last fifteen years, he has held more administrative roles including... Read More →
avatar for Antonia Krupicka-Smith

Antonia Krupicka-Smith

Director, Council Bluffs Public Library
Antonia Krupicka-Smith leads the Council Bluffs Public Library to provide access and information to the community of Council Bluffs and surrounding Pottawattamie County residents.  She values connecting the community with resources with a lens of trauma-informed service and enjoys... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Salon E
  Concurrent Session 6

10:30am CDT

Business Librarian: It's Not as Scary as You Think
Friday October 11, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Salon F
Most library professionals do not have a background in business and we dread being asked questions about it. But business does not have to be scary! In this session, you will learn what the Davenport Public Library has done to reach out to the business community. You will also walk away with a better understanding of how you can help people in your community with their business questions.
Topics that will be covered are business databases, reaching out to members of the business community, starting a website and/or a libguide, and selecting business books.
Moderators
NR
Speakers
RR

Rachel Rugg

Information Services Librarian, Davenport Public Library
Rachel Rugg has worked for the Davenport Public Library in the Information Services Department since 2014. Along with answering business questions, Rachel orders adult non-fiction books, plans and manages adult programs and teaches people how to use the makerspace. In her free time... Read More →
Business Librarian It’s Not As Scary As You Think pptx
Friday October 11, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Salon F
  Concurrent Session 6

10:30am CDT

Community Connections for Mental Health: A Toolkit for Mental Health Information and Programming Partnerships
Friday October 11, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Salon D
This presentation introduces a toolkit designed to foster community partnerships in providing mental health information and programming. It will cover the toolkit's potential benefits, key components, and practical application.
Presenters will describe the toolkit's key concepts, principles, and components and demonstrate how to apply them effectively in community settings. Evaluate the significance of community partnerships in managing mental health information and programming and utilize the toolkit to plan and implement these partnerships.
Moderators
SW
Speakers
avatar for Bobbi Newman

Bobbi Newman

Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist,, University of Iowa
Bobbi Newman is a librarian, author, consultant, and international speaker. She is the author of  Fostering Wellness in the Workplace: A Guide for Libraries, editor of the forthcoming A Manager’s Guide to Creating a Flourishing Workplace: Strategies for Fostering Wellness in ... Read More →
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Gina Schlesselman-Tarango

Science Librarian & Associate Professor, Kistle Science Library, Grinnell College
Mental Health Toolkit ILA 2024 pdf
Friday October 11, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Salon D
  Concurrent Session 6

10:30am CDT

How Can We Better Display Historical Photos Online?
Friday October 11, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Salon GH
Our small team of academics and software engineers at the University of Northern Iowa have been asking how to better display historical photos online for the past decade. We have emerged with a new public platform--Fortepan US, located at https://fortpean.us--that beautifully displays historical photos according to place, time, and theme. We now have an instance for every state, and we developed the prototype featuring family collections and historical photos from Iowa (Fortepan IA--fortepan.us/ia).

Our panel presentation will bring together three library and archive professionals to discuss our experiences with Fortpepan IA. We invite you to discover this gorgeous (free) public portal with timeline, grid, and map view capabilities, crowd-sourced tagging, powerful search, a new digital exhibit tool options, and a sneak preview of the 360ºTour software (coming soon). Join us to learn how you can be part of this quiet but powerful public photo portal movement.
Moderators
BJ
Speakers
LN

Lindsay Nieland

University of Northern Iowa
avatar for Dr. Bettina Fabos

Dr. Bettina Fabos

Director, Fortepan IA
Bettina Fabos is co-founder and Director of the Fortepan US [fortepan.us] cooperative photo history portal and its first prototype, Fortepan IA, a public photo archive of everyday Iowa life. She is also creative director of the award-winning interactive timeline project, Proud and... Read More →
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Olivia Waller

Library Assistant, University of Northern Iowa
LK
PH

Paige Hibbs

University of Northern Iowa
Friday October 11, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Salon GH
  Concurrent Session 6

10:30am CDT

Sensory Storytime: How Community Partnerships can build a successful Program
Friday October 11, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Salon AB
Learn how to start a sensory storytime by utilizing the resources and professionals in your community to engage a diverse population of youth and their families!
At the end of this session you will be able to identify potential community partners for your library’s sensory storytime. Recognize that many diverse families are hesitant to attend library storytimes. Replicate a framework and structure for your storytime. Determine the level of support needed for your sensory activities.
Speakers
HR
ET

Emerson Taylor

Children's Librarian & Youth Services Supervisor, Musser Public Library
Friday October 11, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Salon AB
  Concurrent Session 6

11:30am CDT

Lunch and Closing Keynote: "The Power of Persuasion: Marketing Your Library in a Changing World"
Friday October 11, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Exhibit Hall
In today's dynamic library landscape, change is constant. Budget constraints, book challenges, and even potential closures pose real threats. However, thriving libraries share a common thread: a robust marketing and advocacy strategy.
Many librarians, however, struggle with the idea of "selling" or "promoting" their services. Perhaps you envision aggressive sales tactics, or maybe you simply long for stakeholders to intuitively grasp the library's value. Here's the truth: relying solely on data or expertise isn't enough to win hearts and minds. We need to go beyond our core responsibilities and harness the power of influence and persuasion.
This presentation will delve into the fascinating science behind personal influence, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to effectively promote your library without feeling like a salesperson. Learn how to overcome discomfort with marketing and advocacy, and discover data-driven strategies to secure funding, resources, and dedicated advocates who will consistently fight for your library's success.

Speakers
JF
EJ
EN

Elaina Norlin

Professional Development DEI Coordinator, Association of Southeastern Research Libraries
Elaina Norlin is the Professional Development Coordinator for the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries. She is an accomplished teacher, technology and leadership development trainer, and writer with extensive leadership experience and a flair for public relations, organizational... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Exhibit Hall
  General Session/Keynote

1:00pm CDT

Iowa Library Trustees Association Meeting
Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Salon C
Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Salon C

1:00pm CDT

IT Subdivision Meeting
Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Salon F
Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Salon F

1:00pm CDT

Local History & Genealogy Subdivision Meeting
Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Salon AB
Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Salon AB
 
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